French and Indian War
What was one main reason Britain began taxing the colonies after the French and Indian War?
To pay for the war expenses.
What was the Stamp Act?
A tax on printed materials, requiring them to have a stamp.
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
A group that organized protests against British taxation.
What happened during the Boston Massacre?
British soldiers killed five colonists during a confrontation.
What are natural rights?
Rights that all individuals possess, including life, liberty, and property.
What was one consequence of the French and Indian War for American Indian tribes?
Many tribes lost their land and alliances due to British expansion.
Describe the Townshend Acts
A series of taxes on imports such as glass, paper, and tea.
What did the Daughters of Liberty do?
They produced homemade goods to boycott British products
Why did colonists participate in the Boston Tea Party?
They protested against the Tea Act and British taxation.
Who was the philosopher advocating that governments should protect natural rights?
John Locke.
How did the French and Indian War impact British colonial policies?
It led to stricter enforcement of trade regulations and increased taxes.
What was the Tea Act?
It granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the colonies.
What was the significance of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"?
It argued for independence from Britain and inspired colonists to support the revolution.
What were the Intolerable Acts trying to achieve?
To punish Massachusetts and restore order after the Boston Tea Party.
What right do people have if a government abuses power?
The right to revolt or change the government.
What was the Proclamation of 1763, and why was it significant?
It prohibited colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains, angering colonists.
What were the Intolerable Acts?
A series of punitive measures against Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party.
How did Paul Revere contribute to colonial resistance?
He warned colonists of British troop movements before battles.
Describe the significance of the First Continental Congress.
It united colonial leaders to respond to British policies.
Which document asserts the right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"?
The Declaration of Independence.
Explain how the French and Indian War influenced relationships between American colonists and British authorities.
It led to resentment over taxation without representation and increased desire for self-governance.
How did these British Acts contribute to the American Revolution?
How did these British Acts contribute to the American Revolution?
What role did Committees of Correspondence play in the resistance?
They facilitated communication and coordination among colonies.
How did the battles of Lexington and Concord mark a turning point?
They were the first military engagements of the American Revolution.
How did Enlightenment ideas influence the U.S. government?
They promoted concepts of democracy, individual rights, and government accountability.